Fiesta FG50057 manual Transportation and Storage, Filling, LP Cylinder Exchange

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE:

Although it is safe when used properly,

! careless handling of the propane gas cylinder WARNING could result in fire, explosion, and/or serious

injury.

PROPANE GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR, AND WILL COLLECT IN LOW AREAS, INCREASING THE ABOVE RISKS. THEREFORE:

•ALWAYS use the cylinder cap provided with your cylinder whenever the cylinder is not connected to your barbeque. (Figure 4)

•DO NOT store in a building, garage or any other enclosed area. Store in a well-ventilated area.

•DO NOT store near any gas burning apparatus or in any high-heat areas such as a closed car or trunk.

•Transport and store the cylinder in an upright position – do not tip on its side.

•Store out of reach of children.

•DO NOT smoke while transporting a cylinder in your vehicle.

WARNING

•Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.

•An over filled or improperly stored cylinder is a hazard due to possible gas release from the safety relief valve. This could cause an intense fire with risk of property damage, serious injury or death.

•If you see, smell or hear gas escaping, immediately get away from the LP cylinder/appliance and call your fire department.

!NEVER STORE A SPARE LP CYLINDER UNDER OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE OR

DANGER IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.

FILLING:

FOR SAFETY REASONS, IF AN OPTIONAL L.P. GAS CYLINDER WAS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR BARBEQUE, IT HAS BEEN SHIPPED EMPTY. THE CYLINDER MUST BE PURGED OF AIR AND FILLED PRIOR TO USING ON YOUR BARBEQUE. WHEN GETTING YOUR CYLINDER FILLED:

Fig. 4	LP TANK
	VALVE

CYLINDER RETAINER

CAPSTRAP

!	Never operate grill with LP cylinder
	out of correct position specified in
WARNING
	assembly instructions.

Do not insert any tool or foreign

•Allow only a qualified L.P. gas dealer to fill or repair your cylinder.

•DO NOT allow the cylinder to be filled beyond 80% full.

•Make sure the L.P. gas dealer checks the cylinder for leaks after filling.

Always close LP cylinder valve and

!remove coupling nut before moving

WARNING	LP cylinder from specified
	operation position.

LP CYLINDER EXCHANGE

Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing your empty LP cylinder through an exchange service. Use only those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill, test and certify their cylinders. Exchange your cylinder only for an OPD safety feature-equipped cylinder as described in the "LP Cylinder" section of this manual.

•Always keep new and exchanged LP cylinders in upright position during use, transit or storage.

•Leak test new and exchanged LP cylinders BEFORE connecting to grill.

object into the valve outlet or safety

! relief valve. You may damage the

DANGER valve and cause a leak. Leaking propane may result in explosion, fire,

severe personal injury, or death.

•Never attempt to attach this grill to the self-contained LP gas system of a camper trailer or motor home.

•Do not use grill until leak-tested.

!• If a leak is detected at any time,

WARNING	STOP and call the fire department.
	• If you cannot stop a gas leak,
	immediately close LPcylinder valve
	and call LP gas supplier or your fire
	department!

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